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title: "Taunton Bus Station - RTPI"
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# Taunton Bus Station - RTPI

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-120fc858-15ba-40b4-a9ad-aed21a4fbcc3

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## Summary

Somerset Council has recently completed a tender process for the redevelopment of Taunton Bus Station, located on Tower Street, Taunton. The project focuses on transforming the currently disused bus station into an inclusive transport hub that prioritises accessibility and usability for passengers using buses, bicycles, and E-scooters. The contract has been awarded to Vix Technology for the provision of Real Time Passenger Information (RTPI) systems, supporting new bus shelters as part of this redevelopment. The awarding of this contract marks the transition from the tender stage to the award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 19th March 2026 and conclude on 18th March 2031. This procurement falls under the industry category of Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, with the total value of the tender being £300,000 GBP.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transport technology systems, particularly those with capabilities in RTPI systems. Businesses that offer transport equipment, auxiliary products, and technological solutions likely stand to benefit from the demand generated by such projects, enhancing their market presence and expanding their client base. As the primary contractor, Vix Technology will collaborate with Somerset Council, and there is potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in partnerships or subcontracting opportunities during the contract period, catering to both the local and broader markets covered under the tender. The focus on accessible transport solutions may also encourage innovation and new product development within the transport sector, allowing businesses to leverage emerging technologies and improve service offerings.

## Notice

The aim of the Taunton Transport Hub is to redevelop the currently disused Bus Station situated on Tower Street, Taunton and turn it into a welcoming and inclusive transport hub, prioritizing accessibility and usability for all passengers travelling via bus, bicycles and E-scooters. This tender is for the provision of Real time Passenger Information (RTPI) systems to support bus shelters being installed as part of the wider project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c06bb67e-d9d6-4450-adb2-7e62fa808828 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIX TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c06bb67e-d9d6-4450-adb2-7e62fa808828

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c06bb67e-d9d6-4450-adb2-7e62fa808828
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ContractFinder
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